Mushroom Umami Pasta Sauce

Umami is referred to as the fifth taste – after sweet, salty, bitter, and sour – and is a sense of savoriness. When cutting back on the consumption of meat, a common recommendation is to make sure that your meals still have umami so you continue to feel satisfied. A great way to achieve this is by using mushrooms. This mushroom pasta sauce has a creamy mouthfeel, a buttery taste, and yes, umami. If you’re not following a vegan diet feel free to substitute real butter for identical (if not tastier) results.